Paint For Glass Tank?

ski7575 · 04/21/2012, 12:22 PM

Much like the title says. Looking for the best type of paint to put on the back of my glass tank. Still undecided on the Blue or Black Color, but that shouldn't matter. What type of paint is the best? Also, Paint & Brush? Or Spray Paint? Thanks in advance.

EricSIny · 04/21/2012, 12:24 PM

IME an oil based flat or gloss finish works best when applied with a lint free roller

ski7575 · 04/21/2012, 12:46 PM

Thanks... does anyone have a link to a thread with different background colors? Dark Blue, Light Blue? Black?

And does that background color really have any noticeable beneficial effect on the tank?

snulma1 · 04/21/2012, 12:50 PM

The only true benefit I can think of is that the colors pop against a darker background or that it gives the illusion of depth.

But I did it so that you don't see any wire/tubes running behind the tank.

sucker_fish · 04/21/2012, 12:57 PM

I think most do itto hide wires, pipes etc. that may be running behind the tank. I myself prefer the light blue as it makes the tank look brighter than a black back. I usually dont bother painting though because i just let the back get covered in corraline algae.

04/21/2012, 12:22 PM	#1
ski7575 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 89	Paint For Glass Tank? Much like the title says. Looking for the best type of paint to put on the back of my glass tank. Still undecided on the Blue or Black Color, but that shouldn't matter. What type of paint is the best? Also, Paint & Brush? Or Spray Paint? Thanks in advance.

04/21/2012, 12:57 PM	#5
sucker_fish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Covington, TN Posts: 441	I think most do itto hide wires, pipes etc. that may be running behind the tank. I myself prefer the light blue as it makes the tank look brighter than a black back. I usually dont bother painting though because i just let the back get covered in corraline algae. __________________ <------- Have you ever seen tortoises playing leapfrog? Current Tank Info: 40 B w/ T5's and tunze 9002 skimmer. no sump. 90 gal. mixed reef, 36"x16"x16" sump/fuge, reef octopus xp2000 skimmer, water blaster hy5000 return.

04/21/2012, 12:24 PM	#2
EricSIny Moved On Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 440	IME an oil based flat or gloss finish works best when applied with a lint free roller

04/21/2012, 12:46 PM	#3
ski7575 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 89	Thanks... does anyone have a link to a thread with different background colors? Dark Blue, Light Blue? Black? And does that background color really have any noticeable beneficial effect on the tank?

04/21/2012, 12:50 PM	#4
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	The only true benefit I can think of is that the colors pop against a darker background or that it gives the illusion of depth. But I did it so that you don't see any wire/tubes running behind the tank.